Director of Dining Operations & Campus Catering

Vassar College; Arlington (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar College is seeking a Director of Operations for Dining Services at Gordon Commons. Reporting to the Head of Dining Services, the director provides day-to-day operational leadership, ensures staffing and service quality, and maintains safety and compliance across dining facilities serving students and campus community.

You will supervise Dining Staffing Manager and Supervisors, coordinate with culinary leadership and Bon Appétit, manage scheduling and onboarding, monitor labor and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in food service, hospitality, or a high-volume operational environment.
• Experience with staffing, scheduling, and operational deployment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational leadership and maintain a visible presence throughout Dining Services facilities to ensure that service, staffing, food presentation, sanitation, safety, and customer service meet established expectations.
• Supervise and provide direction to the Dining Staffing Manager, Assistant Director of Dining - Retreat Operations, and Dining Services Supervisors.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily employee deployments to ensure appropriate coverage across Dining Services operations.
• Responsible for the recruiting and hiring process for dining employees including a successful orientation and onboarding process.
• Monitors labor utilization and operational expenses and identifies opportunities for efficient use of resources.
• Coordinate with Facilities and other campus partners to address equipment, facility, maintenance, and operational needs affecting Dining Services.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

HR/Union Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Vassar College is seeking a Director of Operations for Dining Services at Gordon Commons. Reporting to the Head of Dining Services, the director provides day-to-day operational leadership, ensures staffing and service quality, and maintains safety and compliance across dining facilities serving students and campus community.

You will supervise Dining Staffing Manager and Supervisors, coordinate with culinary leadership and Bon Appétit, manage scheduling and onboarding, monitor labor and